Sir,just want to know how my friend Manfred is doing health wise.how did the surgery go?.is he getting now?.Please,urgently let me know because i am restless and worried here.

Thanking you for your understanding and co-operation.

Regards,

Miss Deborah Williams

Fresh from the sojourn to the seaside, Mr Bocks replies:

Dear Miss Williams,

Thank you for your email. Be of good cheer, I have excellent news.

My friend and colleague, Manfred von Richthofen, was released from hosp[ital today. He begged to be allowed to call you but I admit that I forbade it; he must get his rest. I will let him write to you tomorrow.

I must tell you that he was perilously close to death. Remarkably he is recovering very quickly, a fact he credits to a knowledge that he is supported by your love and understanding.

The main remaining concern of the doctors is his hearing, as it is largely gone for the moment. The doctors believe that it is just temporary inconvenience and that it should return in a few weeks.

I will see to it that he gets a good rest tonight and then let him contact you tomorrow.